The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 190,900

€ 79,700

€ 190,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur V8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld.
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 730Ld
58.6
75.7
86.9
58.2
74.9
84
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.6 in
Height
58.2 in
120.7
208.6
126.4
205.2
208.6 in
Length
205.2 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 730Ld
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
974 lb
18.28 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 730Ld
Flying Spur
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
VW V8
Engine Series
BMW N57
CYCB
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
500 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
487 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 730Ld
183 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
10.66 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
22 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
513 mi
Range
720 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
513 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
206.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
141.9 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
206.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data